(25/04/16) A fitbit was found in the forest at this event; if you think it is yours, please contactgen@orienteering.ie

GEN is running the 10th event in the Leinster League on Sunday 24th April in Brockagh, (near Laragh, Co Wicklow). We would like to thank the Wicklow Mountains National Park, Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government for access to some lands.

Suitable for:Experienced orienteers and beginners, adults, children and family groups. If you planning to bring a large group, please contact us at gen@orienteering.ie
If you have never orienteered or navigated before you are very welcome – we recommend you read the IOA FAQ on http://www.orienteering.ie/frequently-asked-questions
and ask for some advice and guidance from any of the event officials. We will
be happy to help.

Start and Finish: All courses start at the same location about 500 m beyond registration. The Yellow course finishes on a forest road, and all other courses finish on the mountain adjacent to the same forest road and about 500 metres distance from it. The route back to the cars from the finishes will be signed.

Cost:€8 for adults (+€2 to hire the SI card if required), €5 for children, unwaged, 65+, €20
for family group.
The €2 for SI card hire is waived for GEN members. If you are not a member of any club then you can join GEN for free at the event. Please ask at registration for details.
There is no pre-entry for this event; just turn up and register on the day.

Directions:Turn off the N11 at Kilmacanogue heading South following signs for Roundwood and Laragh along the R755.
From Laragh take the R756 (towards Glendalough). After about 350 m, turn right (towards St. Kevin’s Church). The entrance to Brockagh wood is on your right after about 200 m (through a parking area behind the school). Drive to the east end of the parking area and take the forest road from here (T1400 9686) in an easterly direction. Continue for about 700 metres until you reach a junction with the Wicklow Way. From this junction, take the 3rd exit (right) going more or less due north. There is parking available along this forest road from the junction at T1382 9736 up as far as registration at T 1364 9768, about 650 metres in all.
The event will be signposted from Laragh.

GEN is running the 5th event in the Leinster League on Sunday 6th December in Trooperstown, (near Laragh, Co Wicklow).

Suitable for:

Experienced orienteers and beginners, adults, children and family groups. If you planning to bring a large group, please contact us at gen@orienteering.ieIf you have never orienteered or navigated before you are very welcome – We recommend you read the IOA FAQ on http://www.orienteering.ie/frequently-asked-questions and ask for some advice and guidance from any of the event officials. We will be happy to help.

Red 4.5 km – for runners/strong walkers who would like an introduction to navigation

Light Green 3.3 km – for experienced orienteers

Green 4.1 km – for experienced orienteers

Blue 5.7 km – for experienced orienteers

Brown 7.0 km – for experienced orienteers

Map:1:10 000

Cost:€8 for adults (+€2 to hire the SI card required), €5 for children, unwaged, 65+, €20 for family group.

There is no pre-entry for this event; just turn up and register on the day.

Directions:

Turn off the N11 at Kilmacanogue heading South following signs for Roundwood, Laragh & Glendalough along the R755.

After Roundwood you pass through Annamoe. 2.6km after Annamoe, you will see a Coillte sign for Trooperstown on your left (opposite the Trooperstown Lodge B&B). Turn in here at the ‘Orienteering’ Signpost (Grid reference T155 972). If you get to Laragh you have gone too far, turn back, and the turn is now on your right after 1.6km. When you turn off the R755 into Trooperstown, leave the Mountain Rescue building on your left and continue down a rough road following the parking signs.

GEN is running a ‘Come and Try it’ event in Cabinteely Park as part of a series of Tuesday evening events.

Suitable for:
Accompanied children (4 years +), Novices with no navigation experience (ramblers, runners, outdoor enthusiasts etc). Buggies: parents with buggies should justabout manage the short course, but it’s mostly on grass with a few forays into the woods, so it won’t be easy.
You don’t have to pre-enter or have any special equipment. If you haven’t been orienteering before read the IOA FAQ on http://www.orienteering.ie/frequently-asked-questions.
If you have never orienteered or navigated before you are very welcome – just ask for some advice and guidance from any of the event officials and we will be happy to help.
The weather is currently looking nice. Tea & biscuits will be available, free to any participants. Toilets are located at the car park (€0.20c coin operated).

Directions:
Turn off the N11 at Cornelscourt, heading SW for the M50. Turn up Cornelscourt Hill Road. After 300m take the first left at the roundabout onto Park Drive. Continue straight for 400m until you reach the car park for Cabinteely Park. Park here and walk into the park – registration is in front of Cabinteely House. If the car park is full there is ample parking on the surrounding streets and in the shopping centre car park.

GEN’s final event of the season is on Sunday, 12th April in Trooperstown, Co Wicklow. Details as follows:

Suitable for:
Accompanied children (6 years +), Novices with no navigation experience (ramblers, runners, outdoor enthusiasts etc).
You don’t have to pre-enter or have any special equipment. If you haven’t been orienteering before read the IOA FAQ on http://www.orienteering.ie/frequently-asked-questions.

Directions:
Turn off the N11 at Kilmacanogue heading South following signs for Roundwood, Laragh & Glendalough along the R755.

After Roundwood you pass through Annamoe. 2.6km after Annamoe, you will see a Coillte sign for Trooperstown on your left (opposite the Trooperstown Lodge B&B). Turn in here (you should see an ‘Orienteering’ signpost). If you get to Laragh you have gone too far, turn back, and the turn is now on your right after 1.6km. When you turn off the R755 into Trooperstown, leave the Mountain Rescue building on your left and continue down a rough road until you get to the car park. Leave the car park on your left and continue over the bridge. Turn left at the t-junction then keep right and follow parking signs/directions.

2. Registration and Start Times: 18:00 to 19:00; The start closes at 19:00 sharp. Courses close at 20.30pm

3. Entry Prices: Adult €8, Student €5;

4. You must be over 16 and an experienced orienteering to take part.

5. Parking will be along Rathdown Avenue. Registration and Start will be at the Entrance to the park along this road.

6. Thank you for pre-entering. Please pay at the event. Don’t worry if you change your mind about attending.

Orienteering is an adventure sport. Competitors take part at their own risk. It is advised that competitors taking part carry any necessary equipment during an event, and wear suitable clothing. Please respect the environment and ensure you leave the area in the same way you found it. All results will be uploaded to the IOA results webpage after the event.